Man struck by two cars, killed in Irving late Saturday

Two cars fatally struck man in Irving on Saturday night, after the
man pulled over to retrieve materials that fell out of his pick-up
truck.

Irving police spokesman John Argumaniz said the man was heading south
on State Highway 161 between Belt Line Road and Walnut Hill Lane around
11 p.m. He was hit by a car when he pulled over to pick up papers and
materials that had fallen out of his pick-up truck and onto the road.

After he was hit by the first car, the man fell into a highway lane
and was struck by a second car. He was pronounced dead at the scene,
Argumaniz said.

Both cars stopped and alcohol was not involved, according to police.
“It appears it was just a horrible accident,” Argumaniz said.

Police have not yet released the name of the man because they have
not been able to reach next of kin. There were no other injuries,
Argumaniz said.

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